Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
430769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 559 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430101



Common Names

  • Angolensis Zehneria
  • Zehneria angolensis
  • Angolensis Zehneria


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Description

Zehneria angolensis (also called Angolan Zehneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 0.5-1m, with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria angolensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zehneria angolensis are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria angolensis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Angola. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Zehneria angolensis

Zehneria angolensis is native to Angola and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Zehneria angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria angolensis?

Zehneria angolensis

What are the common names of Zehneria angolensis?

Angolan Zehneria, Angolan-Flowered Zehneria

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria angolensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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